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******* EOT Tourism LIcence Number - 1040K10003136801********
A modern stone villa occupying a beautiful end plot with uncompromising views across the Mirabello bay, built and furnished to high specifications with the most fantastic views over the bay to the islands, Elounda and the surrounding Creten mountains.Villa Mavrikiano is the end plot of a small group of 4 Villas with unparalleled views.
The villa is equipped with Wifi for guests. The upper floor has 2 double air-conditioned bedrooms with sea-view balconies, the master bedroom has an en suite and next to bedroom 2 there is another family bathroom, both have been re-fitted to a high standard with wet room style showers. The ground floor has an open plan living room dining and kitchen areas with patio windows leading to the terraces. The villa has an additional sofa bed so it can accommodate 5 adults or 6 with Children quite comofortably. There is a lower sun deck area which has 4 very comfrotable new sun-beds, this is a great place to get the sun all day if you want it. The swimming pool is just above the lower sun deck and from the pool you can still see the wonderdul views across the bay. The Villa is set at the back of the quiet traditional village of Mavrikiano with its own parking.

******* EOT Tourism LIcence Number - 1040K10003136801********
A modern stone villa occupying a beautiful end plot with uncompromising views across the Mirabello bay, built and furnished to high specifications with the most fantastic views over the bay to the islands, Elounda and the surrounding Creten mountains.Villa Mavrikiano is the end plot of a small group of 4 Villas with unparalleled views.
The villa is equipped with Wifi for guests. The upper floor has 2 double air-conditioned bedrooms with sea-view balconies, the master bedroom has an en suite and next to bedroom 2 there is another family bathroom, both have been re-fitted to a high standard with wet room style showers. The ground floor has an open plan living room dining and kitchen areas with patio windows leading to the terraces. The villa has an additional sofa bed so it can accommodate 5 adults or 6 with Children quite comofortably. There is a lower sun deck area which has 4 very comfrotable new sun-beds, this is a great place to get the sun all day if you want it. The swimming pool is just above the lower sun deck and from the pool you can still see the wonderdul views across the bay. The Villa is set at the back of the quiet traditional village of Mavrikiano with its own parking.

******* EOT Tourism LIcence Number - 1040K10003136801********
A modern stone villa occupying a beautiful end plot with uncompromising views across the Mirabello bay, built and furnished to high specifications with the most fantastic views over the bay to the islands, Elounda and the surrounding Creten mountains.Villa Mavrikiano is the end plot of a small group of 4 Villas with unparalleled views.
The villa is equipped with Wifi for guests. The upper floor has 2 double air-conditioned bedrooms with sea-view balconies, the master bedroom has an en suite and next to bedroom 2 there is another family bathroom, both have been re-fitted to a high standard with wet room style showers. The ground floor has an open plan living room dining and kitchen areas with patio windows leading to the terraces. The villa has an additional sofa bed so it can accommodate 5 adults or 6 with Children quite comofortably. There is a lower sun deck area which has 4 very comfrotable new sun-beds, this is a great place to get the sun all day if you want it. The swimming pool is just above the lower sun deck and from the pool you can still see the wonderdul views across the bay. The Villa is set at the back of the quiet traditional village of Mavrikiano with its own parking.

Overview

Luxury End Plot Villa with stunning views over the Bay of Elounda -

******* EOT Tourism LIcence Number - 1040K10003136801********

A modern stone villa occupying a beautiful end plot with uncompromising views across the Mirabello bay, built and furnished to high specifications with the most fantastic views over the bay to the islands, Elounda and the surrounding Creten mountains.Villa Mavrikiano is the end plot of a small group of 4 Villas with unparalleled views.

The villa is equipped with Wifi for guests. The upper floor has 2 double air-conditioned bedrooms with sea-view balconies, the master bedroom has an en suite and next to bedroom 2 there is another family bathroom, both have been re-fitted to a high standard with wet room style showers. The ground floor has an open plan living room dining and kitchen areas with patio windows leading to the terraces. The villa has an additional sofa bed so it can accommodate 5 adults or 6 with Children quite comofortably. There is a lower sun deck area which has 4 very comfrotable new sun-beds, this is a great place to get the sun all day if you want it. The swimming pool is just above the lower sun deck and from the pool you can still see the wonderdul views across the bay. The Villa is set at the back of the quiet traditional village of Mavrikiano with its own parking.

Why Steve chose Mavrikiano

This property was selected before the Villa itself had been built. there was a choice of several plots at the time but this plot stood out as the ideal spot to get wonderful views of the entire bay with further views across the Agean towards Sitia. The colour of the Sea literally changes every hour throughout the course of the day, it is a magical location and most perfect spot for a relaxing or adventurous holiday.

October in Elounda

When we now are back home again we have lots of pictures and good memories from staying nearly three weeks at Villa Mavrikiano. We were sitting at the terrace at sunrise and sunset, looking at the changing colours of the sea, sky and mountains through the day, Hearing the "dook-dook" from the boats for Spinalonga. The sea was near by, we had our own swimming pool, the center of Elounda was a five minutes walk away. There we went to the market for buying fresh vegetables, or for a nice dinner in the evening. Agios Nicholaos was also a short trip away, by car or by bus.

We have lots of good memories and hope to come back.

Greetings from the Norwegian guests.

Review Submitted: 12-Nov-2017

Date of Stay: October 2017

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Hi Inger, many thanks for your review and for returning to Villa Mavrikiano again this year, it sounds like you had a very relaxing time, knowing where things are and what to do next probably helps you relax a little bit more, all the best and many thanks. Steve & Dee

Great villa in great location

Lovely villa with great views across the bay, morning, afternoon and at night. The villa is in a quiet location, but within a 10 to 15 minute downhill walk to Elounda centre. This is the perfect location in Mavrikiano village, which still retains a Greek feel and has three of the four top Elounda TripAdvisor restaraunts within a five minute walk. Everyone raves about the view from the Hope restaurant, but you get this (and a bit better) from the villa all day long. The sun was on the sunbathing terrace from dawn until 6:00pm during our stay in early September, but there is shade by the villa when needed. The pool isn't massive but was big enough for us and the resistance machine does allow swimming excercise when needed.

The service and advice from Steve through booking and from Ken on arrival was great and we had no issues with anything.

The walk back to the villa from town is uphill, but you can always stop and admire the view on the way.

We ate in a couple of times using the gas barbecue and ate out all of the other nights. We didn't find one bad restaurant in Elounda and there is a wide choice including a number of traditional Greek taverna restaurants which provide options for every day of the holiday.

A brilliant holiday and a lovely villa that we would recommend. We have looked to see if the villa is available same time next year as we would have loved to return, but it is already booked, so shows how popular the villa is.

Thanks Steve and team.

Review Submitted: 27-Sep-2017

Date of Stay: August 2017

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Jason and Family, thank you very much for your feedback, it's always so great to hear positive feedback, even after so many years. We would be pleased to welcome you back again sometime. All the best Steve & Team

Great villa in great location

Lovely villa with great views across the bay, morning, afternoon and at night. The villa is in a quiet location, but within a 10 to 15 minute downhill walk to Elounda centre. This is the perfect location in Mavrikiano village, which still retains a Greek feel and has three of the four top Elounda TripAdvisor restaraunts within a five minute walk. Everyone raves about the view from the Hope restaurant, but you get this (and a bit better) from the villa all day long. The sun was on the sunbathing terrace from dawn until 6:00pm during our stay in early September, but there is shade by the villa when needed. The pool isn't massive but was big enough for us and the resistance machine does allow swimming excercise when needed.

The service and advice from Steve through booking and from Ken on arrival was great and we had no issues with anything.

The walk back to the villa from town is uphill, but you can always stop and admire the view on the way.

We ate in a couple of times using the gas barbecue and ate out all of the other nights. We didn't find one bad restaurant in Elounda and there is a wide choice including a number of traditional Greek taverna restaurants which provide options for every day of the holiday.

A brilliant holiday and a lovely villa that we would recommend. We have looked to see if the villa is available same time next year as we would have loved to return, but it is already booked, so shows how popular the villa is.

Lovely villa

We stayed here in August 2017 and were so happy with our villa. It is perfectly proportioned, two good size bedrooms and bathrooms. The blinds were fabulous, no early morning sun to wake you!!! The pool is small but as its quite deep it felt bigger than it was, it really is big enough. The view is wonderful, there was a nice breeze so it never felt too hot. We visited Spinalonga which is definitely were a trip, also Chrissi beach which is a long journey but worth it when you get there, if you like playing in crystal clear waters. The walk down to the village is very steep, one part in particular, maybe tricky with a pushchair, but the restaurants are amazing when you get there, everyone was so nice and friendly, it felt like a tourist destination without all the tourists!! Perfect! We would return if we fancied a chill out week in Crete.

Review Submitted: 07-Sep-2017

Date of Stay: August 2017

Source: Owners Direct, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Penny & Family,
Thank you very much for your feedback, we're so pleased you had an enjoyable holiday and enjoyed the local hospitality, which I think is some of the best available.
We hope to see you again one day.
Regards
Steve & Dee

The perfect home base for your Crete experience

We had a wonderful time staying at the Villia Mavrikiano for a long-delayed honeymoon! The hill up to the place is not for the faint of heart, and I was glad I upgraded my car rental to an automatic transmission. Ken was very responsive when we landed and there to meet us when we pulled up. A few things he forgot to mention: there are useful beach supplies (including a travel cooler) in the closet under the stairs and some extra house supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, etc.) in a closet in the first bedroom.

You will LOVE this villa! The views are absolutely spectacular, especially from the second floor. I have pictures of the sunrise that look better than a postcard. The place was clean and well-maintained. Good plumbing, hot water pressure, etc. We didn't cook much, but the kitchen seemed stocked with everything you might need.

Location is great. It's about a 10-minute walk down the hill into town (tons of restaurants, shops). The Hope and some other tavernas are even closer. From Elounda, you can quickly hop on the highway and get to some other great beaches & sights in no time.

There were definitely some mosquitos in the area, because we would find the bites on our legs in the morning. But we never felt them or saw them, so they weren't a nuisance. Had we actually used the spray we brought with us, we would have been fine.

Privacy: you've basically got it. On one side of the villa, there is nothing. On the other side, an adjoining wall separates you from your next-door neighbors. The wall is high enough that you will not see each other unless you walk right up to it. We felt comfortable in our bathing suits (and sometimes less) even when the neighbors were home.

Air conditioning is in the bedrooms only, so the villa could get a little toasty unless the windows and doors were open. Keeping the blinds drawn and the bedroom door closed helped a lot at night, and there was a great fan to help cool us off and add some white noise while we slept.

Don't expect much from the satellite TV, but then again, why come all this way to this beautiful villa to watch TV? The wifi worked great on the main floor, though the range is limited in the upstairs. Pool towels were provided, but we bought a beach towel there.

I'm sure a family would do very well staying here. For just two of us, it was a magically romantic experience, and we were SO sad to leave. Owners were professional and responsive throughout. Thanks again, Steve!

Review Submitted: 07-Aug-2017

Date of Stay: July 2017

Source: VRBO, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Hi Nathan,
So pleased to hear you enjoyed your holiday, it sounds like you experienced much of what Crete and Elounda has to offer. The Mosquito's can be a little active at this time of the year so it's a good idea to bring repellent and use it of course :-)
I'm pleased to hear the WiFi worked as this has recently been installed. Apologies for the TV, it's very hit and miss to have other channels installed and most people hardly put the TV on, apart from the odd look at BBC World or other local news.
If you ever want to visit again be sure to let me know and I'll make sure we look after you. We are putting in a new corner sofa and sofa bed in the Lounge soon so we will be able to accommodate more people then.
Kind Regards
Steve

Location

Nearest Airport

68
Kilometres

Heraklion

Nearest Ferry

9
Kilometres

Agios Nikolaos

Car: not necessary

The best Villa reviews in Elounda, this is a perfect place to enjoy your holiday, thats what other people are saying so please take time to read the reviews from other Cretan holiday makers. The villa is set in an elevated position occupying a beautiful end plot of only 4 villas with uncompromising views across the Mirabello bay, the Villa is in secure area about 400 meters walk to the beaches and sea. Just a short walk further along the promenade brings you to a selection of Tavernas, Supermarkets and the famous holiday resort of Elounda. The area is good for water based activities, walking, and site seeing and is only a short drive to the pleasant regional town of Agios Nikolaos. This is a perfect place to relax and unwind and enjoy the friendliness of a wonderful Cretan town with so much to offer.

Additional pricing information

Fees

No additional mandatory fees

Refundable Damage Deposit

£150

* Payment is preferred in sterling, but can be made in Euro at the exchange rate current at the time of full payment being received, providing this has been specifically agreed in advance.
* How do I book? Email/Phone confirmation with a 10% deposit of the total accommodation cost is required to secure the booking.
* When is the final payment due? The Full payment due 8 weeks before travel.